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With just five minutes and a few pantry staples, you can make your own delicious Mild Taco Seasoning from scratch. Say goodbye to store bought taco seasoning and enjoy a fresh, homemade taste every time!
It’s Taco Tuesday (or Wednesday), and we love all things taco. We love to have a family taco night, make taco pizza, or make taco salads with this homemade mild taco seasoning recipe.
I have always liked tacos. But for some reason when I would use the store-bought taco seasoning mix, there was something I just did not like about the seasoning. So, I stopped making them…
Until the local taco truck got me hooked again! They had such a great flavor and used fresh cilantro…yum! I decided to try making tacos with homemade taco seasoning instead. And the results were amazing! Now we have been making tacos once a month! (And in the summer we add fresh pico de gallo!)
Why Make Homemade Taco Seasoning?
- Less Salt – Cut down on sodium
- No Chemicals – Cut out additives, preservatives, and coloring that you find in a store-bought package
- Taste – It is not a hot and spicy seasoning so it is great for the whole family. It’s a great mix of flavors. So give this mild seasoning blend a try and you might start having a weekly taco night!
Check out our Taco Night post for our taco salad recipe using this taco seasoning.
Mild Taco Seasoning Ingredients
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Dried Oregano
- Ground Cumin
- Paprika
- Salt
- Black Pepper
If you do want to spice it up, you can add crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
How to Make Kid Friendly Taco Seasoning
This recipe is easy to prepare.
- Combine all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Mix it up well.
- And…you’re done.
Recipe Yield
This recipe makes about ¼ cup of seasoning.
If you are using this for taco meat like a seasoning packet, you will use 2-3 teaspoons of seasoning and ½ cup water per pound of ground meat – ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey. I use this amount for my family of four to stuff hard shell tacos.
We have used this recipe not only with our tacos but also with our taco salad and taco pizza recipes. If you love tacos, you should try these recipes. I think you will love them!
Did you make this recipe? If so, please leave a comment and rating below. I love hearing from you.
Kid-Friendly Mild Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.2 tablespoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ¾ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is approximate and is automatically calculated, so should only be used as a guide.
Storage
Store leftover seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dark place until your next taco night. Make a big batch and you will never have to buy a packet of taco seasoning again.
More Kid Friendly Spice Mixes
- Apple Pie Spice is a delicious addition to Dutch apple pie.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice is a delicious way to flavor pumpkin butter or banana bread recipes.
- Creole Seasoning is a delicious way to season meats that isn’t as spicy as Cajun Seasoning.
I used this seasoning with my tacos the other night. I love that there are not a lot of ingredients in there! Simple to make too!
Hi Nathan!
So glad you made the recipe and liked it! Thanks for letting me know.
Jeannie